Exeter Festival Chorus:
A New Creation
Saturday 12 July at 7pm
A programme devised by Andrea Brown that combines Haydn’s The Creation with associated music by John Rutter, Ēriks Ešenvalds, John Ireland and others.
Penelope Appleyard soprano
Michael Graham tenor
Niall Anderson bass
Andrea Brown conductor
In collaboration with Devon Music Education Hub, A New Creation is an exciting opportunity for local schoolchildren to engage in music making with top professional musicians and Exeter Festival Chorus, one of the foremost choirs in the south-west region.
The music reminds us of the wonders of nature and our collective environmental role within it.
A specially commissioned fanfare will open the evening!
Featuring:
Devon Youth Chamber Orchestra playing alongside professional instrumentalists, providing them with a unique development and performance opportunity.
Devon Youth Choir and 200 local primary schoolchildren singing with the chorus as well as performing their own pieces on themes of the natural world.
There will be dedicated wheelchair spaces for the audience. Accompanying carers are admitted free of charge.
There will be a retiring collection for Eden Project, Cornwall.
Running time approximately 1 hour 50 minutes plus a 20-minute interval (refreshments will be available).
Tickets
Adults £15-£30
Half price for Universal Credit, students and under-18s
10% discount for purchases of 10 or more tickets.
Discounts will be applied automatically at checkout when purchasing online.
Tickets can also be purchased by telephone at 0333 666 3366. Lines are open 9am-7pm weekdays (excluding bank holidays) and 9am-5pm Saturdays. Calls are charged at national rate and are included in free minutes.
For enquires please email Exeter Festival Chorus.